Behind every good artist is a great team. However, who’s more valuable? According to RapRehab, successful artists, the most important and well-paid members are lawyers and accountants – then the webmaster, booking agent, manager, and everyone else. Check out the infographic above and really see who gets the MONEY. The Future of Music Coalition […]

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the twenty most profitable merchandising items – pound for pound – based on average costs and expected retail price tags. The data comes from top merchandising provider Jakprints, which compiled and averaged the data from multiple band and retail sites. Here’s a top-level look based on profit margins, specifically expressed as […]

In the wake of RedOne’s new label deal with Cash Money, many thought the hitmaker would be signing on as the label’s in-house producer. But the man behind the boards for top 5 smashes like Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and Jennifer Lopez’s “On The Floor” (featuring Pitbull) is embarking on a joint venture with Cash […]

The answer may surprise you. According to Nielsen, nearly half of the population discovers new music via traditional radio. Pay attention, artists. Know your demographic and plan accordingly. Via DigitalMusicNews. These figures, however, do not reflect the listening habits of young America. For teenagers, the figures look more like this: